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If you’re thinking about investing in cosmetic dentistry in Shorewood, Dr. Carolyn Griffin is here to help. At Lake Bluff Dental, we specialize in treatments like dental bonding. Wondering what you can fix and how you can restore your smile with bonding? Find out now as we discuss a few of the most common cosmetic problems that can be treated with dental bonding.
Dental bonding is a common treatment for severe tooth staining. If you have one or more teeth with severe stains that can’t be treated with teeth whitening alone, dental bonding is a good choice.
The tooth-colored bonding material can cover up the stain and restore the tooth, providing you with an even, appealing smile. This treatment is often combined with traditional teeth whitening to further enhance your smile and appearance.
Dental bonding can be used to restore minor chips in your teeth that affect only the outer layers of enamel. The bonding material will be used to reshape and repair your tooth, restoring your appearance.
It’s important to note that this is not an appropriate treatment for severely chipped or broken teeth. If you have a tooth that’s seriously damaged, restorative treatment like a dental crown will likely be recommended by Dr. Carolyn Griffin.
If you have a tooth that’s pointy, smaller than the rest of your teeth, or otherwise has a less-than-perfect shape, dental bonding is a fantastic choice. With a little bit of bonding material, Dr. Griffin can reshape and improve the appearance of the tooth, and make sure it fits in with the rest of your smile.
If you have minor gaps between your teeth, bonding can be used to add a bit more structure to each tooth, and create a more pleasing appearance by filling up these gaps. However, if you have very large spaces between your teeth, bonding may not be suitable, and you may require orthodontic treatment like Invisalign to bring your teeth closer together.
If you have any teeth that are uneven and don’t fit in with the rest of your smile, bonding is a good option to create a more even, aesthetically-appealing appearance.
When it’s used for this purpose, dental bonding is often combined with “shaping & contouring” (enameloplasty). This treatment involves gently buffing away a very thin layer of enamel from some of your teeth, which helps create a better smile by removing tiny chips and imperfections and reshaping your teeth.
If you’re still not sure if dental bonding is right for you, or you’d like the input of a dental professional to decide which cosmetic dentistry treatments are a good choice for restoring your smile, Dr. Carolyn Griffin is always here to help. Contact us online or call at (414) 962-1800 to schedule your cosmetic consultation in Shorewood, and learn more about all of your options for improving your smile.